Transport Supervisor at Culina Group

Borough of Swale, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

38007.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FMCG Knowledge, Supervisory Experience, Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Communication Skills

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Our Teynham site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis. As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of company and third party resources. As well as managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions. Salary: Up tp £38,007 per annum. Shift: Sunday-Wednesday, 7pm-7am. Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor: To ensure that colleagues you have responsibility for work within a safe environment and that the transport operation, and its driver’s, operates within current transport related regulations. Manage driver performance and behaviors using available technology and tools focusing on driver’s hours, infringements, driving style and driver compliance such as vehicle checks etc. Plan & control equipment and resource to ensure that customer service level targets are met and exceeded. To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles and agency drivers. To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to Transport team and drivers. Liaise with customers regarding present or future concerns that may impact service levels agreed. Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management. Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance with the support of HR and utilising the company disciplinary policy and procedures where appropriate and escalating issues when necessary. Identify the training and development needs for departmental Colleagues and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools. To support and if necessary, deputise of the Transport Manager in meetings or customer reviews. Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices. Qualifications Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment. Previous Supervisory experience Thoroughness/attention to detail. Able to work effectively in a team. Good communication skills. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer. Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Responsibilities

The Transport Supervisor will lead the traffic operations and driver teams, ensuring effective planning and utilization of resources. They will also manage driver performance and ensure compliance with transport regulations.